Nunu & Willump - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Nunu & Willumpvs Swain

FTankMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nunu & Willump vs Swain is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Swain wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Nunu & Willump based on 5 games. Swain holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nunu & Willump build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nunu & Willump vs Swain matchup.

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Nunu & Willump Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nunu & Willump performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Nunu & Willump - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Nunu & Willump
20.0% WR
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Swain vs Nunu & Willump matchup - 80.0% win rate
Swain
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Nunu & Willump vs Swain Matchup?

Swain wins the Nunu & Willump vs Swain matchup
Winner
Swain
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
2.1
CS / min
2.4
584
DMG / min
802
9,140
Gold / game
10,309
324
Heal / min
398
824
DMG Mitigated / min
684
1.4
CC / min
1.8
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Nunu & Willump vs Swain Matchup Summary

The Nunu & Willump vs Swain matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Swain wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 20.0%, giving Swain a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Swain dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nunu & Willump players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Swain leads by 218 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Swain has a strong advantage in this matchup. Nunu & Willump players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Swain overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nunu & Willump vs Swain Laning Phase Breakdown

Swain wins the laning phase against Nunu & Willump in League of Legends

Swain is favored during the laning phase against Nunu & Willump, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Swain holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.1Nunu & Willump
2.4Swain
Nunu & Willump and Swain farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
584Nunu & Willump
802Swain
Swain heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 218 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nunu & Willump should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Swain's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,140Nunu & Willump
10,309Swain
Swain generates a commanding 1,169 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Swain consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nunu & Willump should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.4Nunu & Willump
1.8Swain
Swain provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nunu & Willump, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Swain coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,147Nunu & Willump
1,082Swain
Nunu & Willump heals and mitigates 66 more damage per minute than Swain, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Nunu & Willump to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Swain.

Best Nunu & Willump Build Against Swain

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Swain, providing the mobility and stats Nunu & Willump needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nunu & Willump against Swain are Imperial Mandate, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Nunu & Willump an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Swain. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nunu & Willump vs Swain matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Swain
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump0.0%
Swain early game win rateSwain100.0%
Late Game
Swain
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump33.3%
Swain late game win rateSwain66.7%

Swain dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Nunu & Willump. This lopsided early game means Swain can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Swain is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Swain, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Swain holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Nunu & Willump players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nunu & Willump Runes Against Swain

Domination rune tree - Nunu & Willump primary runes vs SwainDomination
Electrocute - best Nunu & Willump rune vs SwainCheap Shot - best Nunu & Willump rune vs SwainSixth Sense - best Nunu & Willump rune vs SwainRelentless Hunter - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Swain
Sorcery rune tree - Nunu & Willump secondary runes vs SwainSorcery
Celerity - best Nunu & Willump rune vs SwainGathering Storm - best Nunu & Willump rune vs Swain
100.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Nunu & Willump the best tools to compete against Swain in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Nunu & Willump matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Nunu & Willump's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Nunu & Willump build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Nunu & Willump matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
35.21%710.955010,36240.0%31.7%
54.39%570.854411,32561.1%51.3%
42.59%540.951510,92857.7%28.6%
46.67%450.953811,06950.0%44.8%
46.51%430.958811,72550.0%44.8%
51.16%430.954411,71841.7%54.8%
35.71%421.150010,43534.8%36.8%
27.50%400.852810,27135.7%23.1%
41.03%391.047610,71226.7%50.0%
52.63%380.861610,50568.8%40.9%
58.33%361.057111,74575.0%50.0%
42.86%351.154010,26238.9%47.1%
50.00%340.957510,19745.0%57.1%
57.58%331.063711,13450.0%64.7%
41.94%310.844110,70033.3%47.4%
46.67%300.857312,15354.5%42.1%
58.62%291.058011,80850.0%63.2%
53.85%260.956812,10350.0%55.6%
64.00%250.85208,94262.5%66.7%
41.67%240.96239,89030.8%54.5%
50.00%240.963011,31466.7%40.0%
43.48%230.958912,06857.1%37.5%
47.62%211.55499,38245.5%50.0%
52.63%190.843810,13657.1%50.0%
61.11%181.061010,89655.6%66.7%
58.82%170.959411,78850.0%63.6%
46.67%150.95649,64350.0%42.9%
46.67%151.35349,45042.9%50.0%
33.33%150.95629,37537.5%28.6%
40.00%151.056310,97540.0%40.0%
30.77%131.255312,31650.0%22.2%
72.73%110.754012,216100.0%62.5%
70.00%100.954210,7150.0%77.8%
50.00%101.158611,47350.0%50.0%
40.00%100.85069,08240.0%40.0%
20.00%100.960410,218100.0%0.0%
80.00%100.844511,89575.0%83.3%
66.67%91.051711,17566.7%66.7%
44.44%90.85108,16860.0%25.0%
77.78%90.75659,13685.7%50.0%
62.50%80.972010,376100.0%40.0%
25.00%81.154112,13050.0%16.7%
37.50%80.956711,54666.7%20.0%
37.50%80.850912,3740.0%42.9%
37.50%81.664711,95733.3%40.0%
71.43%70.847911,36250.0%80.0%
33.33%61.155113,0800.0%40.0%
33.33%60.95778,37733.3%0.0%
50.00%60.54498,04540.0%100.0%
40.00%50.756510,70250.0%33.3%
20.00%50.95447,60725.0%0.0%
60.00%52.146710,677100.0%50.0%
20.00%52.15849,1400.0%33.3%
40.00%51.363812,3200.0%100.0%
60.00%51.082511,3540.0%100.0%
40.00%51.159812,6750.0%40.0%

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Nunu & Willump vs Swain - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nunu & Willump do against Swain in League of Legends?

Swain wins the Nunu & Willump vs Swain matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Nunu & Willump do against Swain in the early game?

In the early game, Swain has the advantage against Nunu & Willump with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Swain players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nunu & Willump do against Swain in the late game?

In the late game, Swain takes over the Nunu & Willump vs Swain matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Swain scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nunu & Willump vs Swain matchup?

Swain wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Swain is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Nunu & Willump build against Swain?

The best Nunu & Willump build against Swain includes Imperial Mandate, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nunu & Willump runes against Swain?

The best Nunu & Willump runes against Swain use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nunu & Willump vs Swain matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nunu & Willump counter Swain?

No, Nunu & Willump struggles against Swain with only a 20.0% win rate. Swain has the advantage in this matchup. Nunu & Willump players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Swain's lead.

How do I play Nunu & Willump against Swain?

When playing Nunu & Willump against Swain, play cautiously and avoid Swain's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Swain has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.